Claremont McKenna College
Office of Admission and Financial Aid
888 Columbia Avenue, Claremont, CA 91711- 6425
909-621- 8088 / [email protected] / www.cmc.edu
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Liberal Arts in Action
Financial Aid
Freshman admission is completely need-blind for U.S. citizens. In Fall 2014, 72% of need-based applicants were
found to have financial need. 100% of those students received an aid award that met their full demonstrated financial
need. CMC’s substantial endowment enables the College to meet students’ full need and to be generous in the ways
that need is met.
CMC also offers merit scholarships.
Table of Contents
INTRODUCING CMC.................................................. 3
ACADEMICS.............................................................. 6
Social Sciences................................................................ 8
Math & Science............................................................. 10
Humanities.................................................................... 12
Robert Day School......................................................... 14
Sequences..................................................................... 17
Joint/Accelerated Degrees.............................................. 17
The Center for Writing and Public Discourse................... 19
Senior Thesis................................................................. 19
The Claremont Colleges................................................. 20
EXPERIENCES.......................................................... 24
Research....................................................................... 26
The Athenaeum............................................................. 32
Worldwise..................................................................... 36
Off-Campus Study......................................................... 39
Internships.................................................................... 42
LIFE......................................................................... 44
Southern California........................................................ 46
The Claremont Colleges Resource Centers...................... 47
CMS Athletics................................................................ 48
Activities....................................................................... 51
OUTCOMES............................................................. 54
VISIT....................................................................... 58
APPLY...................................................................... 59
FINANCIAL AID & COSTS......................................... 61
Applying for Financial Aid
Costs
All students who wish to be considered for institutional aid must also
complete the CSS Financial Aid PROFILE form, available online at
www.collegeboard.org. CMC’s CSS code number is 4054.
The direct costs for the 2015–2016 academic year are:
All students must complete the Free Application for Federal Student
Aid (FAFSA). CMC’s federal code number is 001170. This form may
be completed online at www.fafsa.ed.gov.
Fees (Student Body)................................................................$245
Need-Based Financial Aid
CMC coordinates a comprehensive program of scholarships, grants,
loans, and student employment with funds from its own resources,
federal and state governments, and other sources. The majority of
these funds are awarded based on financial need. The Free
Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) is required for students
who are seeking all federal aid and most state aid. In addition to the
FAFSA, CMC requires that all new students seeking need-based
institutional financial aid submit the College Scholarship Service (CSS)
Financial Aid PROFILE.
Tuition..............................................................................$48,800
Room (double)....................................................................$8,220
Board (16-meal, $200 Flex Plan).........................................$7,060
Comprehensive Fee...........................................................$64,325
Total Student Cost at CMC...................................... $66,325
There is a one-time new student orientation fee of $500
Academic Scholarships for Freshmen
CMC plans to award approximately four Seaver Leadership
Scholarship full-tuition scholarships and 15 McKenna Achievement
Award $10,000 scholarships each year to students who have
demonstrated outstanding academic and personal achievement. These
merit scholarships are renewable for four years.
Interdisciplinary Science Scholarships
A $20-million grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
enables CMC to award approximately up to 15 full-tuition
scholarships to students with dual or double majors in a science
subject and a non-science subject. These scholarships also have a
financial-need component.
National Merit Scholarships
Claremont McKenna College sponsors many National Merit Scholars,
and makes awards of $1,000 or $2,000 based on the guidelines of
the National Merit Scholarship Program.
ROTC
CMC participates in the Army ROTC Scholarship program. Top cadets
selected for this scholarship will receive a full-tuition scholarship, a
matching room-and-board College Grant, an annual books and
supplies allowance, and a monthly stipend for the academic year.
Other Private Scholarships
Each year, many CMC students receive private scholarships from
external sources. In recognition of their hard work and academic
accomplishments, CMC will reduce loan and campus employment
before reducing CMC need-based gift aid.
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Visit us at:
www.cmc.edu/admission
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Introducing CMC
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Introducing CMC
“My favorite thing about CMC is its student body. They are
smart, interesting, and hardworking people. The students
I teach today become responsible citizens of tomorrow,
and knowing they’re out there trying to make a difference
gives me more optimism about the future.”
4 Asuman G. Aksoy
Crown Professor of Mathematics
George R. Roberts Fellow
B.Sc., University of Ankara (Turkey)
M.S., The Middle East Technical University
Ph.D., University of Michigan
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WELCOME TO A UNIQUE LIBERAL
ARTS EDUCATION.
Engage with renowned scholars
who truly love to teach. Here you
can create a research project and
collaborate with a leader in your
field. You can debate and discuss
challenging concepts with faculty
and fellow students.
With the rare advantage of five closely linked
colleges within your reach, you will broaden
your horizons and balance academic knowledge
with unsurpassed opportunities for hands-on
learning. Go international and spend a semester
or year abroad. Travel the globe with a professor
and experience and learn from other cultures.
Use your newfound knowledge to make positive
change happen.
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Academics
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S
ingular in its approach to scholarship,
CMC harnesses the power of its faculty
and the depth of its academic offerings
to challenge and inspire the next generation
of leaders in business, government, the
professions, the non-profit sector, and social
enterprise.
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CMC offers you the intimacy and rigor of a
top-tier liberal arts college with the
resources of a powerhouse research
university. Here we encourage you to
navigate your own course of study, to create
connections between your classroom and the
global community, and to acquire the skills
you will need to thrive. That's where our
faculty comes in.
Our professors are committed not only to
teaching but also to collaboration. Students
often share research credit with professors,
who are themselves leaders in their respective
disciplines. Whatever your field of inquiry, at
CMC our emphasis is on impact: exposing
you to opportunities that prepare you to
change the world.
*Information provided by the CMC Office of
Institutional Research.
3 Hilary Appel
Podlich Family Professor of Government
George R. Roberts Fellow
B.A., Williams College
M.A., Stanford University
Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania
“CMC is an exciting place to teach about
government and public affairs because we
have such politically aware and politically
active students. Many have worked on
campaigns or benefited from political summer
internships. I gave a talk at the Washington,
D.C., chapter of the Claremont McKenna
College Alumni Association; how gratifying it
was to discover that many of my former
students are now involved in important and
fulfilling work in public affairs.”
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SCOUTING THE SOCIAL SCIENCES
Academics
Social Sciences / Math & Science / Humanities / Robert Day School / Sequences / Joint/Accelerated
Degrees / The Center for Writing and Public Discourse / Senior Thesis / The Claremont Colleges
For those riveted by the great social engines that keep our world humming, for those intrigued by the deeply layered
complexities of human behavior, CMC delivers an education without equal. Aspiring economists hone their research skills at
one of our renowned institutes; budding psychologists join faculty experts in international fieldwork; students with a passion
for government and social change spend a semester in Washington, D.C., tackling major issues of the day. Small seminars
and supportive professors guide you toward your chosen area of focus. Our strong emphasis on economics, government, and
public affairs, combined with a solid liberal arts foundation, prepares you well for leadership in fields ranging from business
and law to industry, psychology, and public service.
Economics
When it comes to economics, CMC is in a class of its own.
You’ll study side-by-side with world-renowned scholars in
the field, complementing your academic study by delving
into law, politics, and economics, or gaining hands-on
experience in finance.
Economics–Accounting
The Economics-Accounting major enables Claremont
McKenna College students to learn accounting within a
liberal arts setting. Because CMC offers a breadth of courses
that prepare students with the technical skills to sit for the
CPA exam, economics-accounting majors are prepared to
succeed not only in accounting, but in a variety of
professions, including consulting and advisory services.
Government
A focus on government at CMC not only gives you
remarkable access to top-flight faculty with unparalleled
experience, but also allows you the potential to collaborate
with your professors on fascinating research projects with
real-world implications. As a Government major, you may
have the opportunity to play a vital role in creating
knowledge at research institutes like the Rose Institute of
State and Local Government, the Keck Center for
International and Strategic Studies, and the Salvatori Center
for the Study of Individual Freedom in the Modern World,
or experience an exciting internship in the nation’s capital
through the college’s Washington Program.
International Relations
With a major in International Relations, you will cross
international borders and intellectual boundaries with studies
in government, economics, foreign language, and more.
Study abroad will expose you to a different cultural and
political context. Armed with the expertise of the broad
range of core courses, you will specialize in a particular
world region, or on a theme with high relevance across
regions. The Keck Center for International and Strategic
Studies anchors the student research and travel grants for IR
majors.
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Legal Studies
This dual major enables students to study law from an
interdisciplinary perspective, providing a strong foundation
for the analytical and professional approach taken in the
nation’s law schools.
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
Modeled on a program at Oxford University, this highly
selective major allows you to explore the intersection of
philosophy, politics and economics in small seminars and
tutorials, working directly with CMC professors. A select
group of students is accepted into this prestigious program
each year.
Psychology
The CMC Psychology curriculum prepares students to use
psychological concepts and methods in everyday life.
Students receive hands-on experiences and a breadth of
knowledge and in applied, professional, and scientific
psychology. Additionally, consistent with CMC's emphasis
on public affairs, courses focus on the application of
psychology to current social issues and public policy.
Interdisciplinary courses in Leadership, Legal Studies, and
Neuroscience allow students to integrate Psychology with
other majors such as Economics, Government, and the
biological sciences so that they can develop the expertise that
will expand their career options.
6 Nadeem Farooqi
Hometown: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Major: Philosophy, Politics and Economics
"The Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE)
program has been one of the defining features of
my college experience. It has provided an
intellectually enriching regimen through seminars
and tutorials that challenge me to examine the
connections between the three subjects. But more
importantly for me, it has provided a warm social
atmosphere through its tight-knit community of
students and professors.
At Claremont McKenna, all of my classes and
discussions have been led by professors. Moreover,
professors become friends and family, and I often
grab a meal with them in town or at their homes.
In fact, one of my professors has thrown singing
parties at his home for students!"
6 Anna Wenzel
Associate Professor of Chemistry
B.S., University of California, San Diego
M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University
For Anna Wenzel, coming to Claremont McKenna was an easy choice.
“I was attracted to CMC’s multidisciplinary science program, especially in the
context of the College’s teacher-scholar model,” the associate professor of
chemistry recalls. “I wanted to pursue research that was exciting to me, but I
wasn’t willing to sacrifice undergraduate education in the process. At CMC, I
can fulfill both roles on an equal footing, which is highly unusual.”
Since arriving at the College in 2006, Professor Wenzel has dedicated her
efforts not only to fulfilling those roles, but also to combining them, creating
opportunities for students to join her in cutting-edge investigation.
“One of the things that is important in student research is a school’s
commitment to facilities and recruitment—in other words, to providing
resources,” she says.
And whereas many small private colleges lack the means to finance
large-scale scientific inquiry, CMC, she says, is a rare exception. One recent
example: exploring the use of gold catalysis for making organic molecules
that can be applied toward pharmaceuticals and other industries. Working
with Professor Wenzel, students have been able to help identify new catalysts
that have never been made before, as well as to take them on a "test drive"
to see what they can do with them. It is, she continues, stimulating research
that has proven influential in the real world and is exactly the sort of
well-rounded training that makes CMC students so competitive when
applying for scholarships and graduate school.
Professor Wenzel approaches her collaboration with students as an
apprenticeship and a partnership in learning. They develop extremely close
and collegial relationships, something she sees as a unique and indispensable
component of CMC’s value proposition. Whether during their college years or
beyond, Wenzel says, students can turn to her as a sounding board to help
navigate the difficult waters of a career in science—a lasting support system
that can take them from challenge to success.
Marc Weidenmier
Robert J. Lowe Professor of Economics
George R. Roberts Fellow
Director of the Lowe Institute of Political Economy
B.A., College of William and Mary
M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign
“Claremont McKenna is an exciting place to teach because of its
focus on economics and finance. It’s really an unparalleled
commitment by the administration, both in terms of competitive
faculty salaries and other resources, relative to other liberal arts
colleges.”
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Academics
INVESTIGATING THE MATHEMATICAL
AND SCIENTIFIC WORLD
Social Sciences / Math & Science / Humanities / Robert Day School / Sequences / Joint/Accelerated
Degrees / The Center for Writing and Public Discourse / Senior Thesis / The Claremont Colleges
The formula is simple: Take faculty members engaged in cutting-edge research, add premier facilities and equipment, and,
after a period of sustained development, produce students with a gift for innovation and a mastery of key technical skills. It
starts with opportunity. Our Keck Science department is the largest academic department in The Claremont Colleges, and
our students have access to resources typically reserved for grad students at much larger universities. More importantly, they're
guided by professors who place an emphasis on the interdisciplinary. Biotechnology may be your core focus, but you’ll also
benefit from exposure to neuroscience, physics, and engineering. And, with the encouragement of Claremont McKenna
faculty, you may find yourself engaged in a research project supported by grants from the National Institutes of Health, the
Howard Hughes Medical Institute, or the National Science Foundation—or accepting a stipend for summer science research.
CMC students don’t simply study past discoveries; as emerging leaders, they set their own trends in the sciences and beyond.
Biology
Biology majors conduct at least one independent research
project, and often participate in faculty research leading to
publications and presentations at international meetings.
CMC’s Southern California location allows students to
conduct research in myriad ecosystems: not only marine,
river canyon, sub-alpine, and desert environments, but also
a coastal sage scrub plant and animal community at the
adjacent 75-acre Bernard Field Station.
Chemistry
The Chemistry program at CMC is excellent preparation for
those students eager to make a difference in medicine,
research, and public policy. Our program allows students a
wide range of electives, along with the opportunity to
collaborate with faculty on research projects that are often
supported by grants from the NIH and NSF.
Economics-Engineering
At the confluence of two great disciplines exists a truly
innovative program. With the Economics-Engineering
degree, students complete three years of study at CMC
followed by two years at any engineering school, including
Harvey Mudd College, and then receive a bachelor’s degree
from each institution.
Environment, Economics and Politics (EEP)
Informed and engaged by the EEP program, students gain
the knowledge they need to find solutions to environmental
challenges faced by industry and government. The major is
associated with the Roberts Environmental Center, where
students research the environmental performance of the
world’s largest corporations, and investigate the connections
between economics, policy, and ecological analysis.
Management-Engineering
A dual-degree program both focused and dynamic in scope,
the Management-Engineering major allows students to
combine three years of study at CMC (in mathematics,
science, and economics) with two years of study in
engineering at another university, such as Columbia, UC
Berkeley, or Stanford.
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Mathematics and Computer Science
CMC offers strong major tracks in pure and applied math
and a solid sequence in computer science. A wide variety of
courses is complemented by a wealth of undergraduate
research opportunities under the supervision of our worldclass faculty. The vibrant Claremont Center for
Mathematical Sciences offers a full range of mathematical
talks and events. Our students continue on to graduate
studies as well as a variety of careers in mathematical sciences
and related fields.
Neuroscience
The CMC Neuroscience program enables students to learn
about the brain through coursework in biology, psychology,
mathematics, philosophy, chemistry, and physics. Through
this common core of neuroscience courses, students can
pursue academic interests in fields such as cognitive
neuroscience, behavioral neuroscience, cellular/molecular
neuroscience, computational neuroscience, and motor control.
Physics
One of the greatest attributes of the CMC Physics program
is its focus on the interdisciplinary. Along with a core
concentration on physics, students gain proficiency in
computer programming, mathematical modeling, numerical
techniques, and quantitative analysis. Physics majors are
also encouraged to collaborate with faculty members on
research projects.
Science and Management
For those students motivated to achieve leadership positions
in companies and governmental agencies that require
scientific and technological expertise, the Science and
Management major is second-to-none. Students choose to
focus on one of four scientific areas—chemistry, physics,
environmental science, or biotechnology—while also
studying economics.
5 Lenny Fukshansky
Professor of Mathematics
B.S., University of California, Los Angeles
Ph.D., University of Texas, Austin
Can you hear me now?
If Lenny Fukshansky has anything to do with it, the answer will be “Yes!”
An associate professor in CMC’s mathematics department, Professor Fukshansky spent
the summer working with a group of students on conceptual math—usually referred
to as “pure” math—with a major real-world implication: getting a strong, clear signal
on your cellular telephone.
Among Fukshansky’s team was student Philip Liao, who, having just completed his
freshman year, didn’t think he’d make the cut against other applicants with more
experience. Then one of Philip’s teachers, Asuman G. Aksoy, the Crown Professor of
Mathematics and a George R. Roberts Fellow, encouraged him to apply.
“She said, ‘Why not try? It never hurts to try, even if the chances of being accepted are
small,’” Philip recalls.
Those chances turned in Philip’s favor, and soon he found himself plunged into a
fast-paced learning environment studying concepts of planar lattices: certain
arrangements of points in a plane. Imagine a square piece of wallpaper with a
polka-dot design and, in simplistic terms, you’re visualizing a lattice. Then imagine each
dot represents a cellphone tower. Now try to find the best arrangement of the dots so
that the cellular transmissions cover the entire square with a minimum of signal
interference. Got it?
If you own a cellphone company, and your cash is limited, picking just the right
arrangement of towers allows you to achieve an optimal effect at the lowest cost.
That’s where the theory of lattices comes into play.
An “optimal effect” also applies to Philip’s experience with Professor Fukshansky.
“When I started the program, I definitely felt like I had been thrown into the deep
end,” he says. “But Professor Fukshansky made it easy for me. He wanted us all to
have a conversation. I think it was because of this experience that my relationship with
math has grown exponentially closer. It’s not just a class anymore—it’s something I’m
immersed in. I couldn’t say that before.”
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EXPLORING THE HUMANITIES
Academics
Social Sciences / Math & Science / Humanities / Robert Day School / Sequences / Joint/Accelerated
Degrees / The Center for Writing and Public Discourse / Senior Thesis / The Claremont Colleges
In a humanities course you might grapple with questions like: What does it mean to be human? How do we share experiences
and emotions? Which deep truths of human existence have intrigued and fascinated artists, writers, musicians, and scholars for
centuries, and which of these impact us today? Whether your focus is philosophy, literature, religious studies, modern languages,
or history, you will embark on a search for answers that will enrich your life and work at Claremont McKenna and beyond.
With a seasoned faculty and a wealth of inspiring courses, CMC ensures an experience in the humanities that will both enlighten
and provide you with a foundation for future success. Outside of the classroom, you will engage with world-class intellectuals
and cultural icons such as Pulitzer Prize winning poet W.S. Merwin, novelist Maxine Hong-Kingston, and musician/activist
Bono. Great thinkers help make CMC the central address for ideas that continue to inspire and empower those who want to
make a difference. They help to make CMC the central address for ideas with the power to make a difference.
Whatever your chosen field, a grounding in the humanities gives you a meaningful understanding of the human condition
that will enhance your professional and personal life. Expand your mind and prepare to go far with a major in the humanities
from CMC.
History
At CMC, history is much, much more than names
and dates. Along with a nuanced and multifaceted
understanding of the past, students develop
invaluable skills. An emphasis is placed on research,
writing, and speaking, as well as the effective use of
evidence and argument.
Literature
As perhaps the most honest and deeply felt record
of any civilization, literature provides great insight
into human nature. While studying the great
novels, short stories, poems, and plays of the world,
students develop critical thinking, research, and
writing skills that position them for achievement.
Modern Languages
CMC students who focus on modern languages not
only learn to communicate in another language;
they reach a deep understanding of other cultures
and nations through cultural and literary studies
and acquire a truly global outlook. Languages
offered (at either CMC, Pomona, Pitzer, or
Scripps) include Arabic, Chinese, French, German,
Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Russian and
Spanish.
Philosophy
Philosophy students strive to push the boundaries of human
understanding. In doing so, they become highly adept at
communicating their thoughts, constructing arguments, and
examining complicated chains of reasoning. Such skills are
what make philosophy students outstanding problem-solvers.
Religious Studies
Endlessly fascinating, the study of religion explores the texts
and traditions that have not only defined religious life from
antiquity to the present, but have also inspired some of the
most enduring and consequential ideas and moments in
human experience.
3 Minju Kim
Associate Professor of Korean
B.A., M.A., Yonsei University
Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
"For my Korean language classes, students meet five or six times
per week. At the end of each semester, I ended up knowing so
much about my students—their family background, their passions,
and everyday life. I connect with them both at an academic and
personal level.
Truly, the best part of my CMC experience are the students. They are
smart, motivated and conscientious, seeking more outside the
classroom on their own.
By the end of the third semester of Korean, most of the students
have been to Korea either through study abroad, the Yonsei-CMC
summer program, summer internships, summer scholarship
opportunities, or just visiting a friend in Korea.
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It is a great feeling when I listen to my students pouring out their
experiences in Korea and telling me how much they learned having
immersed themselves in a very different culture."
5 Tori Gaines
Hometown: Butte, MT
Major: Religious Studies and Theatre
When Tori Gaines (left) received her acceptance letter to CMC, she cried.
“It was the first acceptance letter that arrived,” she recalls, “and it came with
the realization that I was going to go to a great college…that I was going to
get the chance to leave Butte, Montana, and experience something new.”
That big envelope was followed by a financial aid package that enabled her to
afford an education that she would not have dreamed of otherwise.
Tori jumped at the opportunity to come and stay on campus during admitted
students’ weekend. She was hooked immediately—not by the Southern
California climate or the access to metropolitan Los Angeles, but by the
College’s community of outgoing and friendly students.
“The minute the students I met heard I was an admitted student, they
congratulated me on getting in and considering CMC,” Tori says, “and then
proceeded to gush about why they love it here. I saw the love that each student
had for this place.”
Now, Tori (pictured here with her roommate, Arielle Dennis) is one of those
students who gushes about why she loves CMC any chance she gets.
5 Andrew Chandler
Hometown: Castro Valley, CA
Major: Psychology
"What has been my most memorable learning
experience at Claremont McKenna? As a veteran, I
would have to say being in Professor Ferguson's
history course called 'The Ottoman Empire to
Present Day.' I have learned so much about the
Middle East that it gave me a great perspective of
my time serving overseas in Iraq."
“When coming to college I hoped to find like-minded people who could
understand not only where I was coming from, but also where I was hoping to
go,” she says. “The piece of CMC that I love, and that inspires me every day, is
the community.”
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Academics
Social Sciences / Math & Science / Humanities / Robert Day School / Sequences / Joint/Accelerated
Degrees / The Center for Writing and Public Discourse / Senior Thesis / The Claremont Colleges
The Robert Day School of Economics and Finance (RDS), Claremont McKenna’s economics department, blends a base in
the liberal arts with a fiscal understanding of the practical world. RDS offers a broad array of coursework in economics,
finance, and accounting, with several special programs that provide a tailored experience and dynamic opportunities.
Freshman
Sophomore
Junior
Senior
Post B.A.
Economics
Economics–Accounting
Financial Economics Sequence
B.A. Scholar (finance, accounting, and leadership)
B.A./M.A. in Finance
Master's Program in Finance
Accelerated Dual Degree Programs
Economics Dual & Double Majors
Off-Campus Programs
Economics
The Robert Day School offers an economics curriculum
that is designed to serve a variety of student educational
objectives. Economics majors complete a combination
of courses that emphasize an understanding of economic
behavior and financial institutions while developing
specific analytical skills that are appropriate for students
interested in careers within business, accounting, law,
government, or teaching.
Economics–Accounting
The Economics-Accounting major enables CMC students to
learn accounting within a liberal arts setting. Offering a
breadth of courses that prepare students with the technical
skills to sit for the CPA exam, economics-accounting majors
are prepared to succeed not only in accounting, but in a
variety of professions, including consulting and advisory
services.
Financial Economics Sequence
The Financial Economics Sequence is designed to
complement majors in economics, economics-accounting
and mathematics. With a quantitative focus, students
complete courses in economics, statistics, mathematics, and
finance as a foundation for careers in the financial sector
and/or graduate education in economics, finance, and related
fields.
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B.A. Scholars (finance, accounting, and leadership)
The Robert Day Scholars Program prepares highly
motivated students for leadership roles in business,
finance, government, and not-for-profit
organizations. Any undergraduate student enrolled
at The Claremont Colleges can apply to be a B.A.
Scholar. Selection is based on a combination of
demonstrated academic and leadership potential.
Robert Day B.A. Scholars receive a scholarship,
complete curriculum requirements in financial
economics, accounting, and leadership/
organizational behavior, benefit from leadership
developement activities that include workshops,
networking events, and interaction with
distinguished guest speakers, and receive
individualized career management support.
B.A./M.A. in Finance
The B.A./M.A. Program in Finance enables students
enrolled at CMC to complete a bachelor’s and master’s
degree simultaneously, within a total of four years. These
students are well-positioned to launch—and excel in—
finance-related careers.
Master's Program in Finance
The Robert Day School offers future leaders a comprehensive,
one-year Master of Arts degree in finance. Rigorous
coursework and enriching leadership development activities
combine to equip graduates with technical fluency and the
skills and judgment required to lead in a dynamic, complex
world.
Accelerated Dual Degree Programs
Highly motivated students at CMC are able to complete
accelerated dual degree programs that result in advanced
degrees. In addition to the B.A./M.A. Program in
Finance, the Robert Day School supports a B.A./M.A.
Program in Economics and a B.A./B.S. Program in
Economics and Engineering. We also offer students an
alternative to the M.B.A. degree through the Robert
Day 4 + 1 B.A./M.B.A. Program. Students get a
jumpstart on their career by taking M.B.A. courses
during their senior year at CMC. After receiving the
undergraduate degree, they go on to complete the
M.B.A. in a fifth year of full-time study at Claremont
Graduate University’s Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi
Ito Graduate School of Management.
Economics Dual & Double Majors
CMC students are encouraged to take advantage of the
liberal arts experience by completing dual or double
majors. In addition to combining an economics or
economics-accounting major with another field of study,
students have the opportunity to complete majors in
Philosophy, Politics and Economics (PPE) as well as
Environment, Economics and Politics (EEP), both of
which are supported by the Robert Day School.
Off-Campus Programs
In an effort to provide CMC students with
opportunities to develop as leaders in a global society,
the Robert Day School has partnered with CMC’s
Center for Global Education to offer off-campus
programs at Yonsei University in Seoul, Korea, and also
recently launched the Claremont Colleges Silicon Valley
Program.
www.cmc.edu/rdschool
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YOU BRING
POTENTIAL.
WE GIVE YOU
POSSIBILITIES.
An exceptional liberal arts education
demands an equally exceptional array of
academic opportunities. Check out these
distinctive programs and special degrees,
and you’ll see what we mean. 4
5 Michael Carroll
Hometown: Petaluma, CA
Major: Management-Engineering
Leave it to the kid who loved racing around on his Big Wheel to grow
up and want to design and produce state-of-the-art bicycle parts and
frames. Growing up in Sonoma County, Michael Carroll developed a
passion for cycling early.
“I’d always loved being outside, being active, and riding fast,” he says.
“Cycling was the perfect sport.”
When tasked with a research project for a high school honors
chemistry class, Michael chose carbon fiber fabrication. By the time
the assignment was completed, he’d discovered a career path.
“I decided that working with composite materials like carbon fiber
could perfectly combine my love of cycling and science,” he says.
Michael and CMC’s Interdisciplinary Science Scholarship program,
which provides a full-tuition scholarship for dual/double majors
in a science and a non-science discipline, also proved to be a
perfect combination.
“After my dad suggested I apply,” he says, “I took a look and
confirmed CMC was the school for me. The program was designed to
help someone do exactly what I was doing.”
Michael’s professors agree: “In science and engineering, collaboration
is essential in solving multidisciplinary problems,” says Scot Gould,
professor of physics. “Mr. Carroll regularly works, both inside and
outside the classroom, with students majoring in other fields and
from other colleges in (The Claremont Colleges).”
Collaboration is nothing new for Michael, who, in Sonoma, had
myriad opportunities to interact with all levels of cyclists, including
Tour de France podium finisher Levi Leipheimer. Today he enjoys a
slightly different level of competition, sometimes involving CMC’s
physics faculty.
“Not only is Mr. Carroll an excellent student,” says Gould, “but also,
on his bicycle, he can easily out-climb me or Steve Naftilan [the
Kenneth S. Pitzer Professor of Physics] up to the parking lots of the
Baldy ski resort.”
That’s something he never could have managed on a Big Wheel.
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Academics
Social Sciences / Math & Science / Humanities / Robert Day School / Sequences / Joint/Accelerated
Degrees / The Center for Writing and Public Discourse / Senior Thesis / The Claremont Colleges
In a global economy where competition is fiercer by the day, our unique offerings—from concentrations in a key area of
emphasis, to cross-enrollment at our sister schools, to accelerated programs and dual degrees—give you a competitive edge.
Sequences are a concentration of courses designed to enrich a student's educational experience by encouraging a focused
exploration of a particular area of interest. The following sequences are interdisciplinary, allowing students to make
connections between fields, concepts, and modes of analysis.
Asian American Studies
Emphasizes social justice, critical thinking, and innovative
analysis of the history, society and cultural production of
Asians in the United States.
Computer Science
Offers a course of study in both the theory and practice of
computing, this sequence explores fundamental concepts,
elementary programming, abstract principles of computer
science and applications.
Ethics
Focuses on ethical theory and its application to individual
conduct and public policy formation.
Financial Economics
Explores the rapidly evolving and innovative field of finance.
Gender Studies
Focuses on relationships between gender and society
historically and cross-culturally, changes now occurring in
gender roles, on the participation of women in the major
institutions of society, and on women themselves.
Human Rights, Genocide, and Holocaust Studies
Helps students obtain the knowledge, skills, and moral
insight needed to intervene constructively in a world
rife with human rights abuses, terrorism, and genocidal
conflict.
Leadership
Addresses the scientific, philosophical, and literary
approaches to the relationship between leaders and
followers in political, business, and other settings.
Scientific Modeling
Provides students with the computational tools needed to
create scientific models and simulations.
Social Sciences / Math & Science / Humanities / Robert Day School / Sequences / Joint/Accelerated
Degrees The Center for Writing and Public Discourse / Senior Thesis / The Claremont Colleges
If you’re ready to fast-track your future, look no further. Our accelerated programs and dual degrees allow you to
complement your coursework with studies at another highly respected institution, preparing you to hit the ground
running as you begin your career.
3+2 Joint Programs With Engineering
Claremont McKenna’s 3+2 Programs enable qualified
students to earn a B.A. from CMC and a B.S. from a
leading engineering program in just five years. The
first three years are spent at CMC, where students are
provided with a solid foundation in the liberal arts.
The last two years take place at an accredited
engineering school, such as Harvey Mudd College or
Columbia University. Both degrees are conferred
upon completion of the engineering program.
Accelerated Programs
Claremont Graduate University offers accelerated
M.A. programs in a variety of subjects including
economics, business administration, political science,
and psychology. Claremont McKenna also participates
in the Accelerated Interdisciplinary Legal Education
(AILE) program at Columbia University. This
highly-selective program allows CMC to nominate up
to two juniors per year for early admission to
Columbia Law School.
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www.cmc.edu/writing
5Audrey Bilger
Professor of Literature
Faculty Director of the Center for Writing and Public Discourse
B.A., Oklahoma State University
M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia
When it comes to building a successful career, Audrey Bilger
understands the importance of writing a compelling
narrative. As faculty director of CMC’s Center for Writing and
Public Discourse, she helps students hone their ability to do
just that.
“Regardless of what they end up doing after they leave CMC,
students need to be able to write and to communicate
effectively,” she says. “Whether they are preparing reports
or drawing up a business plan, entering graduate school or
running for public office, students who write with ease and
elegance will be able to get their message across and
accomplish their goals.”
As both a scholar and a teacher, Professor Bilger makes a
point of taking her own advice. A specialist in subject areas
ranging from Jane Austen to feminism to marriage equality,
she has distinguished herself as an influential editor, essayist,
book reviewer, and blogger whose work appears in diverse
publications including Ms. magazine and the Paris Review.
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Professor Bilger’s expertise—and her passion for leveraging
it to benefit her students—made her the perfect choice to
run CMC’s highly regarded The Center for Writing and Public
Discourse. Under her leadership, the Center has become a
hub for writers, providing workshops and events for students,
faculty, and staff, as well as peer tutors for students to assist
with essays and applications.
“Because CMC has a focus on leadership and public affairs, I
believe that ‘public discourse’ is particularly vital to the
College,” she says. “The ideas and knowledge we create and
enjoy within this vibrant learning community can contribute
enormously to the world around us, and the ability to
communicate to a variety of audiences in an array of media
is an essential 21st-century skill.”
Academics
Social Sciences / Math & Science / Humanities / Robert Day School / Sequences / Joint/Accelerated
Degrees / The Center for Writing and Public Discourse / Senior Thesis / The Claremont Colleges
The Center for Writing and Public Discourse, or CWPD, provides inspiration and
support to the academic and extended community through collaboration and outreach
with a focus on excellence in writing and communication. At The Center for Writing
and Public Discourse, consultants work with students across disciplines to review any
stage of the writing process.
Consultants assist with issues related to argumentation, clarity of prose, and overall
quality of composition. They encourage their peers to become effective writers,
advising students on papers, presentations, and Senior Thesis, and even works of
creative writing.
Social Sciences / Math & Science / Humanities / Robert Day School / Sequences / Joint/Accelerated
Degrees / The Center for Writing and Public Discourse / Senior Thesis / The Claremont Colleges
At Claremont McKenna College, Senior Thesis is a general education requirement,
to be completed within a student’s major. It is intended to be a serious exercise in the
design and execution of an independent research project in the organization and
presentation of written material, and act as a capstone of the student’s studies.
Students select their own topics, in consultation with their faculty reader, and leave
CMC well prepared in their major to take on the academic and professional world.
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Academics
Social Sciences / Math & Science / Humanities / Robert Day School / Sequences / Joint/Accelerated
Degrees / The Center for Writing and Public Discourse / Senior Thesis / The Claremont Colleges
Rigorous academics. Personal attention. Intimate environment. With some of the best teaching faculty in the country and a
student population of just over 1,300, Claremont McKenna features all of the advantages of a small private college at the top
of its game.
There is one thing other schools have that we don’t: limits.
As a member of The Claremont Colleges—a contiguous
community of four other undergraduate colleges and two
graduate institutions, all located within a one-square-mile
enclave—CMC puts the full range of academic disciplines
and intellectual, creative, athletic, and artistic endeavors at
your fingertips. Take an art class at Scripps. Enroll in a
computer science course at Harvey Mudd. Perform as part of
a theater workshop at Pomona.
Being a part of the Claremont Colleges is an opportunity you
won’t find anywhere else in the United States: a chance to be
part of a warm, vibrant, cohesive community nestled in the
heart of a much larger academic universe of more than 7,000
students. This is The Claremont Colleges: a family of
colleges working together to take you as far as your
imagination demands.
EXPANDING
OPPORTUNITY
The Claremont Colleges
Pomona College
(founded 1887; 1,586 students)
Claremont Graduate University
(founded 1925; 1,325 students)
Scripps College
(founded 1926; 1,001 students)
Claremont McKenna College
(founded 1946; 1,325 students)
Harvey Mudd College
(founded 1955; 802 students)
Pitzer College
(founded 1963; 1,061 students)
Keck Graduate Institute of Applied Life Sciences
(founded 1997; 162 students)
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3 Mark Munro
Hometown: Beaverton, OR • Major: Government and Literature
“Coming to CMC, I didn’t expect it to be so easy to cross campus lines. I’ve already
taken three classes across the 5-Cs; it’s simple to do, and makes the CMC
community as big or as small as you want it. The Claremont Colleges are really
unique, and one of the things I love most about CMC.”
EXPANDED OPPORTUNITY
 Jeremy Porter
Hometown: Chicago, IL
Major: Science & Management (Biotechnology)
"During my time at Claremont McKenna I’ve
had the privilege of being exposed to many
differing opinions and perspectives. In almost
all of my classes, there is at least one student
from one of the other Claremont Colleges. Each
college attracts a distinctive type of student
and it is very beneficial to have the opportunity
to broaden my perspective through their input.
The interaction among the Colleges is
exceptional and enriching."
www.cuc.claremont.edu
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Academics
Social Sciences / Math & Science / Humanities / Robert Day School / Sequences / Joint/Accelerated
Degrees / The Center for Writing and Public Discourse / Senior Thesis / The Claremont Colleges
By supplementing your Claremont McKenna courses with those offered across The Claremont Colleges, you can pursue
your interest in a variety of interdisciplinary programs without losing the focus on leadership that drew you to CMC in the
first place. At CMC we give you all the latitude you need. Here are our programs:
COOPERATIVE PROGRAMS
Africana Studies
Offers a curriculum that crosses disciplines to focus on the
cultural, historical, socioeconomic, political, and
psychological dimensions of the African, African American,
and Caribbean experience.
Gender and Women’s Studies
Looks at the relationship between gender and society
throughout history and across cultures, and analyzes changes
taking place in the roles of women and men in major social
institutions.
American Studies
Students learn to think critically and creatively about
American culture by examining its literature, history,
philosophy, government, music, and visual arts.
Media Studies
Includes theory, analysis, and production courses relating to
various kinds of media, including video, television, print,
computers and the Internet, and art.
Asian American Studies
Students examine the historical and contemporary
experiences of Asians and Pacific Islanders in America
through a survey of Asian American history, social
organization, and culture.
Music
Provides students three ensemble choices (Concert Choir,
Chamber Choir, and Concert Orchestra), along with courses
in music appreciation, music history, and music theory, as
well as individualized instrumental or vocal instruction.
Chicano-Latino Studies
Combines a cutting-edge curriculum with a location at the
gateway to Latin America, making The Claremont Colleges
an ideal place for the study, research, interpretation, and
investigation of the Chicano/Latino experience.
Theatre
Enables students to take theatre courses (including theatre
history, acting, directing, set, lighting, and costume design)
and participate in major dramatic productions.
Classical Studies
A wonderful way to examine some of the most important
civilizations in history, and to appreciate the historical,
literary, philosophical, religious, and artistic legacy that
continues to shape the ideals and institutions in our society
today.
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Honnold Library contains many of the quiet nooks
students prefer in order to spread out and study.
If group projects require a big quiet room, keys are
available at the front desk. Not to mention over 1
million books on the shelves, just in case you might
need to look something up the old-fashioned way.
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Experiences
C
MCers believe that the power of learning is best
unlocked through experience. That’s why, in addition
to strong faculty and academics, we offer many ways
to connect with the local community, the nation, and the
world at large. With the rare advantage of 10 on-campus
research institutes, you will balance academic knowledge with
unsurpassed opportunities for hands-on learning. Trade ideas
with brilliant speakers at the Athenaeum, CMC’s beloved
venue for discourse. Go international to study abroad.
Jump to Washington, D.C., or Silicon Valley for a semester.
Travel to countries you have only read about and take part in a
cross-cultural exchange of ideas. Be a part of an engaged and
dynamic global culture made up of energetic and original
peers who value seeing and doing for themselves. As your
knowledge base and network expand, so too will your vision of
the future.
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5 William Ascher
Donald C. McKenna Professor of Government and Economics
Director, Roberts Environmental Center
B.A., University of Michigan
M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
Interacting with professors on research? When he recalls his own experience at
the University of Michigan, whose undergraduate enrollment today tops 27,000,
William Ascher, the Donald C. McKenna Professor of Government and Economics,
has just one word for it.
Impossible.
“Was I able to see my advisors? I couldn’t even be sure that they would show
up!” he says, chuckling. “But that’s the drawback of attending an institution
with such large numbers. And that’s why there are enormous opportunities at
CMC. I’m not just talking about the opportunities in the research institutes, but
the help they provide us to do outside, collaborative projects.”
Professor Ascher, who’s spent his career examining development issues around
the world, partnered on one such project with Ana Kostioukova.
At the time that Ana, a Moscow-born Environment, Economics and Politics major,
started thinking about Senior Thesis topics, Professor Ascher was studying the
effect of conditional cash transfers in various countries, including Mexico, Brazil,
Colombia, and Indonesia. Thailand doesn’t have such a program, but what if it
did? How would it work? Those were some of the questions that intrigued Ana.
With Professor Ascher’s help, she drafted a policy memo arguing why the
government should adopt conditional cash transfers to help the poor. Professor
Ascher also worked with another student, Manassinee Mottatarn, the daughter
of a Thai diplomat, on another policy memo that dovetailed with Ana’s. These
were then sent on to a senior policy advisor to Thailand’s prime minister.
The result? Silence. But that’s okay, Professor Ascher says.
“Will it persuade anyone? It might,” he says, crediting both the Berger Institute for
Work, Family and Children and the Gould Center for Humanistic Studies as key in
supporting this work and other projects. “And if it doesn’t, someone there eventually
may see it when conditions change. That’s perfectly fine. That’s real life.”
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Experiences
Research / The Athenaeum / Worldwise / Off-Campus Study / Internships
Some colleges make research the exclusive province of
graduate students. At Claremont McKenna we’ve formulated
a different hypothesis: learning by doing is better. Our
undergraduates become skilled researchers in their own
right, pushing the boundaries of personal and professional
discovery. Ours is a hands-on education that yields serious
results. If you are interested in honing your abilities,
enhancing your career potential, and creating knowledge
that produces transformative change, you will want to
engage in research
at CMC.
Research is a critical everyday part of a CMC education. A
mandatory Senior Thesis empowers you to design your own
research project, gathering key data as you prepare to
publish your findings. An emphasis on student-faculty
collaboration involves you in new realms of inquiry, as you
work side-by-side with professors running experiments,
leading studies, and sharing results with clients around the
globe. High-level internships challenge you to conduct
independent research that you’ll use as the basis for action
recommendations. And then there are our research institutes
and centers, where you’ll join your professors in coauthoring scholarly articles, presenting papers at prestigious
international conferences, and testing theories in the
marketplace of ideas.
CMC MAKES THE WORLD
YOUR PERSONAL LABORATORY.
3 Henrietta Toivanen
Hometown: Kuopio, Finland
Major: Biophysics and International Relations
"Claremont McKenna offers outstanding opportunities throughout the college
experience—both during the academic year and over the summers. During my
freshman year, I did research at the Roberts Environmental Center and next year I
am going to be the Arthur R. Adams Fellow at the Keck Center for International and
Strategic Studies.
Claremont McKenna offers amazing summer opportunities as well, including
extensive funding for internships. My Interdisciplinary Science Scholarship includes a
summer grant. For the summer following my freshman year, I am working at the
Atlantic Council’s Strategic Foresight Initiative, a department at the think tank
focused on emerging and disruptive technologies and their role in the future of
international affairs."
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CENTER FOR
HUMAN RIGHTS LEADERSHIP
KECK CENTER FOR
INTERNATIONAL AND STRATEGIC STUDIES
Explores the causes of genocide and human rights
abuses, as well as the policies and processes necessary
to oppose them.
Promotes research, debate, and undergraduate education
focused on the challenges and impact of strategy and
diplomacy, particularly in Europe and the Asia-Pacific
region.
www.cmc.edu/humanrights
www.cmc.edu/keck
CENTER FOR
INNOVATION AND ENTREPRENEURSHIP
KRAVIS LEADERSHIP
INSTITUTE
The center provides resources for faculty and student
research and projects related to innovation and
entrepreneurship.
Focuses on teaching and research in the areas of
leadership, entrepreneurism, and organizational
effectiveness.
www.cmc.edu/cie
www.cmc.edu/kli
FAMILY OF BENJAMIN Z. GOULD
CENTER FOR HUMANISTIC STUDY
LOWE INSTITUTE
OF POLITICAL ECONOMY
Studies the major forces that have gone into, and are still
at work in, the formation of the modern world, integrating
knowledge from the humanities, social sciences, and science.
Advances research on contemporary public policy issues,
including globalization, regional economic integration, and
international financial instability.
www.cmc.edu/gould
www.cmc.edu/lowe
FINANCIAL
ECONOMICS INSTITUTE
ROBERTS
ENVIRONMENTAL CENTER
Furthers education and research in capital markets,
financial institutions, corporate finance, and corporate
governance.
Fosters faculty-student collaboration in the analysis of corporate
environmental and social transparency and performance, and in
field biology research.
www.cmc.edu/fei
www.roberts.cmc.edu
ROSE INSTITUTE
OF STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT
H.N. AND FRANCES C. BERGER
INSTITUTE FOR WORK,
FAMILY, AND CHILDREN
Educates students, scholars, lawmakers, and the community
about a wide range of work and family issues.
Advances knowledge about politics and government, and works
to make the political process more democratic.
www.cmc.edu/rose
www.cmc.edu/berger
HENRY SALVATORI CENTER
FOR THE STUDY OF INDIVIDUAL FREEDOM IN
THE MODERN WORLD
Engages in the study of political philosophy and freedom as
they relate to American constitutionalism and the founding of
the United States.
www.cmc.edu/salvatori
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Experiences
Research / The Athenaeum / Worldwise
Off-Campus Study / Internships
3 Stephanie Haft
Hometown: Massillon, OH
Major: Neuroscience
"A unique component of a Claremont McKenna education is action. The professors
here bring textbooks and lectures to life with hands-on applications and opportunities
to practice the content of our learning. I learn about the psychology behind autism in a
course, and then I apply this at the Claremont Autism Center, where I offer therapies to
autistic children. I take numerous classes in neuroscience and have been able to have
lunch with numerous experts in the fields through the College’s amazing speaker
series.
In my sophomore year, I wrote a final term paper on the mechanisms of LSD receptorbinding in the brain. An expert in the field of the neuroscience of LSD, James Fadiman,
came to speak at the Athenaeum. I had cited Fadiman numerous times in my paper,
and approached him at the end of his talk to discuss some of his research. He then
invited me to have lunch with him the next day, where I sat and spoke with him for
hours about my paper and even some unpublished research he shared with me."
At Claremont McKenna, the classroom is only the beginning. The education extends to
internships, research, guest speaker discussions, field trips, and numerous clubs and
organizations. Perhaps other schools can offer an education, but CMC offers education
with action.
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3 Eric Hughson
Don and Lorraine Freeberg Professor of Economics and Finance
Associate Director of the Financial Economics Institute
B.S., Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.S., Ph.D., Carnegie Mellon University
In an area like finance, the importance of research skills is
obvious, explains Eric Hughson, the Don and Lorraine Freeburg
Professor of Economics and Finance and associate director of
the Financial Economics Institute. He recalls a presentation in
which a representative from Barclays described how the
banking firm examines successful trading strategies. “It was
almost identical to the sorts of projects students do as thesis
work here,” says Hughson. “Based on this, the research
experience we have at CMC seems to provide the kind of skills
that are directly applicable in the industry.”
6 Jay Conger
Henry R. Kravis Research Professor of Leadership Studies
B.A., Dartmouth College
M.B.A., University of Virginia
D.B.A., Harvard University
“The Kravis Leadership Institute is uniquely positioned at the
forefront of best practices for leadership educators. First and
foremost, CMC actively selects students who have demonstrated
leadership in their activities prior to joining us. Second, CMC and
KLI are dedicated to education as a top priority. The small class
sizes, an institute staffed by leadership scholars and educators,
and a college culture emphasizing high-quality teaching all
foster an environment where students can actively learn to
develop their leadership capabilities.”
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Experiences
Research / The Athenaeum / Worldwise
Off-Campus Study / Internships
5 Minxin Pei
Tom and Margot Pritzker Professor of Government
George R. Roberts Fellow
Director of the Keck Center for International and Strategic Studies
B.A., Shanghai International Studies University
M.F.A., University of Pittsburgh
M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University
Renowned China scholar Minxin Pei clearly recalls what brought
him to CMC—and what keeps him here. “It’s the superior
students, the collegiality of my colleagues, and the atmosphere
of community,” he says. Coming to CMC from a senior position
with the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, Professor
Pei says he has "not one shred of regret" about his decision.
Professor Pei cites CMC as one of the nation’s preeminent
locations for the study of government and international relations.
It is, he says, the depth of its faculty that sets the College apart.
“Unlike other small liberal arts colleges, CMC has a large group
of specialists in international relations.” And, he continues, they
cover a wide range. “To have colleagues who are the world’s
leading experts on places like India, Russia, and Mexico is an
extraordinary privilege for me as a scholar, and a tremendous
benefit for our students, who can take advantage of CMC’s very
specialized courses.”
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Professor Pei observes that internationally minded CMC students
are also able to access the College’s substantial resources, which
they can turn into exciting opportunities.
“At the Keck Center, we provide funding for students to attend
academic conferences and to participate in the Model U.N.,” he
says, pointing to just two examples. Recently, a group of students
founded its own online publication, the Keck Journal of Foreign
Affairs. For Professor Pei, their dedication to the subject, and
their eagerness to seize the initiative, perfectly illustrate CMC’s
emphasis on “leadership in action.”
In Professor Pei’s view, CMC offers students a clear advantage.
“If you want an exceptional education in an intimate setting
with some of the world’s best professors—who are actually
accessible—then this is the place for you.”
‚ Amy Kind
Professor of Philosophy
B.A., Amherst College
M.A., Ph.D., University of California, Los Angeles
Comedies like the movie “Freaky Friday” and countless science
fiction novels play games with the question of identity all the
time. Their goal is pure entertainment—not raising philosophical
questions. In the real world, however, dementia, brain trauma, the
creation of artificial intelligence, and transgenderism have
brought the issue of identity front and center.
Thinking back to her own undergrad days at Amherst, Professor
Kind says she wants her students to have the same kind of liberal
arts experience: a satisfying mix of opportunities to work with
teachers on a professional and personal level. Some of the credit,
she says, goes to CMC’s research institutes for making such
experiences possible.
“There are so many things in real life and pop culture that
challenge our concepts of who we are,” explains Amy Kind,
professor of philosophy. “The way we talk about who we are is
complicated. The terms we use don’t always mean the same thing.
It can be very hard to sort out.”
"I doubt that I would have been able to work with a student like
Sara without Institute support,” she says.
A research grant from the Berger Institute for Work, Family and
Children is enabling Professor Kind to pursue her work on this
thorny, sometimes complex issue of identity and “personhood”
with the help of Sara Stern, with whom she is completing a
philosophy textbook to provide students with a thorough
understanding of the latest views and competing arguments on
this intriguing subject.
And what does Sara think of working with Professor Kind?
“There’s definitely a collegial feeling to our relationship,
especially because I’m working on material that’s new to both of
us. That’s a real equalizing factor,” she says. “It’s great to work
with your professor on something that might affect how people
see the world. It’s not busy work. What we’re doing is active
philosophy.”
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Experiences
Research / The Athenaeum / Worldwise / Off-Campus Study / Internships
Imagine sitting down to dinner…with Bono.
President Clinton.
Archbishop Desmond Tutu.
Welcome to Claremont McKenna's Marian Miner Cook
Athenaeum (the Ath), where extraordinary interactions are
just a normal part of the routine. Each night, you’ll join
legends and luminaries from politics, science, the media,
literature, and beyond, who come to the Ath for serious
food and sparkling conversation.
Forget about packed lecture halls. Long rope lines.
Impenetrable security. At the Ath, leading figures from
every field of human endeavor are at the same table, or just
across the room, eager to share their hard-won wisdom and
hear your thoughts about issues of the day.
Consider the Ath your living room—it is not just a place for
dinners and dialogue, but also one where you’ll find tea and
cookies in the afternoon. Where you’ll drop by to sink into
your favorite chair and catch up on reading, connect with
your professors, or spend time with friends. It’s a place
unlike any other in American academe—and it’s waiting for
you here at CMC.
www.cmc.edu/mmca
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6 Austin Landgraf
Hometown: Saratoga, California
Major: Biophysics and Philosophy
"The Athenaeum is an amazing resource. Over the past year,
the people I’ve met, the conversations I’ve had, and the
speeches I’ve heard have truly shaped my interests and
broadened my intellect. Jackson Katz exhorting [us] to
take interest in women’s issues or T.V. Paul explaining the
circumstances of the Pakistani state, the speakers at the
Athenaeum have always proven a tremendous wealth of
knowledge and source of enlightening new perspective."
Ath Fellow Ben Fidler waits for his cue to introduce
journalist Anderson Cooper to the Athenaeum audience.
Two Ath Fellows are chosen each year to help develop the
year-long program and host guests while on campus.
3 Nita Kumar
Professor and Chair of History
B.A., University of Lucknow (India)
M.A., University of Bridgeport
M.Phil., Jawaharlal Nehru University (India)
Ph.D., University of Chicago
“CMC fosters a culture of leadership by using that term
directly and emphasizing specific programs and
procedures. The culture is aided by places like the
Athenaeum. Students at CMC are less mollycoddled
than at other liberal arts colleges and are encouraged
to demonstrate their adulthood and autonomy.”
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Experiences
Research / The Athenaeum / Worldwise / Off-Campus Study / Internships
PAST ATHENAEUM SPEAKERS
Mohammed Sabah
Al-Salem Al-Sabah ’78 P’10
– Deputy Prime Minister and
Foreign Minister of Kuwait
Shirin Ebadi
– Nobel laureate; founder,
Children’s Rights
Support Association
David Broder
–columnist, The Washington Post
Michael Eisner
– former CEO, The Walt
Disney Company
David Brooks
– op-ed columnist, The New York
Times; senior editor, The Weekly
Standard; author
Capitol Steps
– musical political satire ensemble
David Gergen
– director, Center for Public
Leadership, John F. Kennedy
School of Government,
Harvard University; author
Michael Chertoff
– former U.S. Secretary of
Homeland Security
Newt Gingrich
– former Speaker of the
U.S. House of Representatives
Moon Joon Chung
– member, South Korea National
Assembly; author
Patrick Guerriero
– executive director,
Log Cabin Republicans
Cynthia Cooper
– former vice president of the
internal audit department,
WorldCom; president, Cynthia
Cooper Consulting
Jesse Jackson
– founder and president,
Rainbow/PUSH Coalition
W. S. Merwin
– Pulitzer Prize-winning poet
Douglas Peterson ’80 P’14 P’15
– COO, Citibank
Joseph Petrowski P’08
– president and CEO, Gulf Oil
Condoleezza Rice
– former U.S. Secretary of State
Mitt Romney
– former Governor of
Massachusetts; co-founder,
Bain Capital
Jonathan Rosenberg ’83 P’14
– Senior Vice President, Google
Dan Savage
–author, Savage Love advice
column; co-founder,
It Gets Better Project
Eric Schlosser
–author, Fast Food Nation
William Schulz
– executive director,
Amnesty International USA
William Dalrymple
– historian; author
Billie Jean King
– former world No. 1 professional
tennis player and winner of 39
Grand Slam titles
Frank Deford
– NPR commentator; writer,
Sports Illustrated
Wendy Kopp
– founder and president,
Teach for America
Codou Diaw
– executive director, Forum for
African Women Educationalists
Tony Kushner
– Tony Award-winning playwright
Andrew Sullivan
– blogger; former editor,
The New Republic
Steven Levitt
–author, Freakonomics,
SuperFreakonomics; Professor
of Economics, University
of Chicago
Joseph Wilson IV
– former U.S. Ambassador to Iraq
Fareed Zakaria
–editor, Newsweek International;
author, The Post-American World
Maureen Dowd
– op-ed columnist, The New York
Times; author
Nate Silver
– leading statistician and political
pollster
P = Parent
3Aaron Champagne
Hometown: Madison, WI
Major: Economics
“My experience as an Ath Fellow has been the most rewarding part of my
time at CMC. At no other school do you have the opportunity to interact
with, dine with, and listen to experts in areas from politics to the arts to
business. I view every night as an opportunity to explore.”
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Aaron is shown here with Eric Helland, the Robert J. Lowe Professor of
Economics and a George Roberts Fellow, with whom he is collaborating
on a project to determine if the decreasing real salaries of judges have
impacted the quality of people serving on the bench.
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1 George Will
8 Sakena Yacoobi
2 Wangari Maathai
9 Desmond Tutu
3 Johann Olav Koss
10 Robert Gates
4 Condoleezza Rice
11 Mary Robinson
5 President Bill Clinton
12 Bono
6 Fareed Zakaria
13 Jhumpa Lahiri
7 Carla Garapedian
14 Henry Louis Gates, Jr.
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AN EDUCATION THAT
TAKES YOU PLACES
Experiences
Research / The Athenaeum / Worldwise / Off-Campus Study / Internships
You have big dreams. Grand ambitions. You want to go
places, and you’re ready to start now. At Claremont
McKenna we take you seriously—and we give you an express
ticket to your destination.
It starts from the moment you arrive. Unpack your
bags—but leave your suitcase close by. Almost half of
CMC students participate in our semester-long and
full-year study-abroad programs in far-flung locations
spanning the globe. Our domestic and international
internships will take you across the street and around
the world, connecting you with leading corporations,
government agencies, and non-profit organizations
that help you build your resume and your skills. Our
incredible internship semesters in Washington, D.C.,
and Silicon Valley let you walk the corridors of power
and clean rooms of technological innovation. And our
signature academic travel experiences extend the
classroom well beyond CMC’s borders, as you join
your professors on journeys that will leave you
breathless.
A multi-college hub of international activity for
students from abroad and from the United States is
also available right here in Claremont: International
Place of The Claremont Colleges is a center for
cultural exchange and educational programming on
key global issues, as well as a resource for
international students.
Hundreds of international students from dozens of
countries attend The Claremont Colleges. So, whether
you are a visa student, hold U.S. citizenship, are a
permanent resident, have lived abroad, or simply want
to meet people from around the world, we invite you
to I-Place!
3 Zachariah John Oquenda
Hometown: Henry, IL
Major: Edward J. Sexton PPE Fellow, Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
"Both the Kravis Leadership Institute and the Center for Human Rights
Leadership have been tremendous resources. Coming from a low-income
family, I have never been able financially to travel or study abroad. The two
Institutes have paid for my first-ever travel outside the United States, giving
me the opportunity to study social entrepreneurship in a village outside of
Kigali, Rwanda. This is an opportunity that I will never have again in my life."
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Academic Travel
Our innovative academic travel experiences translate
classroom learning to the real world, giving your studies
critical depth and context. You’ll join CMC professors on
short, academically-focused excursions throughout the
United States and abroad, from New York to Israel, India to
the Silicon Valley. Through site visits, high-level meetings,
and networking opportunities, you’ll have a chance to apply
your knowledge and make crucial career connections.
Let’s say you’re studying international financial markets, and
are delving into emerging issues facing Asia/Pacific Rim
economies. At CMC we don’t think it’s enough just to read
about what’s happening; we think you should see it for
yourself—and we’ll help you get there, taking you to Tokyo
and Hong Kong for a first-hand look at the region’s bustling
financial centers.
www.cmc.edu/cge
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4 Josh Mittler
Hometown: Hong Kong
Major: Science & Management (Chemistry)
"One of the most memorable experiences I've had was interning with ThinkImpact in
Rwanda. I had a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, completely sponsored through the college,
to work alongside a group of Rwandan villagers to start an entrepreneurial venture.
Claremont McKenna prides itself on liberal arts in action, and this was a chance for me to
put my interdisciplinary academic background to the test. With both my strong technical
background in chemistry and aptitude with economics and accounting, I was able to
apply the lessons and theories I learned in the classroom. I was able to actually deliver
impact and enact change. This experience I think exemplifies the practical and applicable
nature of a Claremont McKenna education.
As an Interdisciplinary Science Scholar at CMC, I’ve had the opportunity to intern over
the summer, from Rwanda to Northern California, providing me an academic path that
combines the breadth and richness of my own interests."
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Experiences
Research / The Athenaeum / Worldwise / Off-Campus Study / Internships
Study Abroad
Claremont McKenna is more than a world-class education in
Claremont, California. It’s also studying economics in
Buenos Aires. Observing local customs in Tibet. Fostering
democracy in South Africa. Perfecting your Cantonese in
Hong Kong. Our international study programs extend the
range of your focus, increase the power of your degree…and
introduce you to the opportunity of a lifetime.
You’ll earn CMC course credit toward your major as you
immerse yourself in the unforgettable sights and sounds of
foreign cultures and faraway places. With more than 100
programs in 48 countries, CMC puts the world in your
hands, providing an astounding number of choices tailored
to your individual interests and needs. And we’re invested in
your ability to participate: All CMC financial aid is
transferable to your study-abroad expenses.
So, spin the globe and get your passport ready. It’s an
academic endeavor you’ll never forget.
www.cmc.edu/studyabroad
WE GIVE YOU
THE WORLD.
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5 John J. Pitney Jr.
Roy P. Crocker Professor of American Politics
B.A., Union College
M.A., M.Phil., Ph.D., Yale University
“At CMC, we help students meet the challenges of a global era
by exposing them to international policy issues, giving them
the opportunity to study abroad, and enabling them to study
foreign policy in Washington, D.C. We’ve had a number of
students take part in the Washington semester program who
have gone on to careers in diplomacy.”
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Experiences
Research / The Athenaeum / Worldwise / Off-Campus Study / Internships
The Washington Program
Leadership is a major component of a Claremont McKenna
education. Leadership is the engine that keeps our nation’s
capital humming. That’s why we’ve built the country’s
preeminent Washington, D.C., student experience: an
internship semester that gives you unparalleled exposure to
influential career opportunities in government and beyond.
Working full time in fast-paced offices across the city—from
the White House to Congress to the private sector and
major media organizations—you’ll gain intimate knowledge
of life inside the Beltway, at the center of the political
universe. By day, you’ll rub elbows with a who’s who of
Washington powerbrokers; by night, you’ll engage in an
intensive course of study with CMC faculty about U.S.
politics and government, using the insight you’ve acquired
from your internship to complete a major research paper.
It’s a program that’s been going strong for more than 40
years, enabling us to build the kind of connections, at the
highest levels, that other schools can only dream about.
Silicon Valley Semester Program
The successes of companies like Google and eBay are as
much about entrepreneurship as they are about technology.
The Silicon Valley Semester Program was inspired by the
expansive network of CMC alumni who have found success
in the world of high-tech business. In collaboration with the
Robert Day School of Economics and Finance, the program
includes a full-time internship, academic coursework,
research, and networking in one of the fastest-growing
sectors in the world. Internship opportunities may include
placements at companies such as Google, eBay, Atlassian,
Intuit, PayPal, and others; meetings with the people who
power the financial strategies, marketing, and product
development behind the companies and make the
connections critical for success in the fast-paced world of
high-tech entrepreneurship.
www.cmc.edu/svp
www.cmc.edu/washington
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Experiences
Research / The Athenaeum / Worldwise / Off-Campus Study / Internships
You’re on your way to a brilliant career…and
a meaningful internship is just the first step.
Our outstanding Career Services Center puts
you on the right path and helps you find the
right fit as you seek out that perfect summer gig.
Claremont McKenna's on-campus recruiting
brings dozens of leading agencies and
corporations, from locations around the world,
right here to Claremont, where you’ll network
with potential employers and impress them
with your interests and abilities. As a member
of the Nationwide Internship Consortium,
sharing internship listings with 16 other elite
liberal arts colleges nationwide, CMC gives you
access to more than 5,000 internship
opportunities each year.
Here’s something else you should know: When
it comes to internships, we put our money
where our mouth is. Offering grants totaling
more than $500,000 in support of stellar
summer employment, we make sure the only
thing holding you back is how quickly you can
say “yes” when the offer comes in.
PAST FUNDED INTERNSHIPS:
Non-profit organizations such as:
Big Brothers/Big Sisters
The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation
American Red Cross
Ronald McDonald House
Make A Wish Foundation
The Sierra Club
Special Olympics
Governmental/organizations such as:
U.S. State Department
U.S. House of Representatives
Human rights organizations
Environmental research agencies
Leadership organizations such as:
The Smithsonian Institute
NAACP
Pan American Health Organization
Economic Policy Institute
Council on American-Islamic Relations
Hands-On Experience
Hands Down Amazing
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 Olivia Graham
Hometown: Mercer Island, WA
Major: Biology with a Leadership Sequence
Internship: Track of the Tiger, Thailand
When Biology major Olivia Graham arrived in Thailand for the summer, she
was ready to put her science training into practice. But in true CMC fashion,
she ended up using the full range of her liberal arts coursework—including
physical education.
Olivia had flown to the northern region of Chiang Mai for a seven-week
internship working with elephants at the Mae Ping Elephant Village. Then,
recognizing that the camp was in financial trouble, Olivia and her twin
sister, Charlotte, got to work developing an eco-tourism business plan,
running English classes for local children, and even immersing themselves
in Thai culture through Muay Thai kickboxing.
The sisters learned to ride bareback—not the easiest feat 12 feet above the
ground. But after four days in the same clothes—so the elephants would
get used to their scent—it was time to head to the city for a shower and
brainstorm about ways to improve Mae Ping’s situation.
Olivia worked on a plan with Track of the Tiger, the company with which
she was interning, to re-brand the reserve into the Mae Ping ElephantMahout Training Center. Under the new business strategy, the elephants
would no longer do shows, but instead be loaned out to elephant
sanctuaries where visitors could see them in a more natural environment.
Volunteers would be invited to the center to work on projects like organic
farming, reforestation efforts, and teaching what the sisters termed
“eco-English” to local school children. The idea was that the vocabulary
practice would focus on environmental terms—enabling students to both
study English and learn about preserving their community.
“Poaching, exploitation, and a dwindling natural habitat have been steadily
forcing these majestic animals toward extinction,” Olivia says. “Our efforts
are helping to improve the situation in elephant camps so that
domesticated elephants—who would no longer be able to survive in the
wild—have a safe haven and are brought back from the brink.”
A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES
Community Service Internship Program
This CMC internship program provides up to $4,000 each
summer for students who intern with a domestic non-profit
organization or program serving the local community.
The Political Education Fellowship
This fellowship offers vital financial assistance of up to
$3,500 to support CMC students' participation in a political
campaign.
Keck Science Department
Four grant programs available through the Keck Science
Department (the Keck Foundation, Eaton, Rose Hills
Foundation, and NSF-STEP Grants) provide support of
$4,000 to $5,000 for full-time summer research projects
developed by students and supervised by faculty.
Uoroboros Fellowship
This exclusive program annually supports six to eight
students pursuing life-transforming experiences with
non-profits or independent projects. Funding is budgetbased and includes an additional $1,000 travel grant.
Non-Profit Internship Program
The Non-Profit Program assists students participating in an
unpaid internship with a non-profit or government agency
ideally while living at home.
McKenna International Summer Internship Program
The McKenna International Program enables students to
participate in a culturally rich, international learning
experience related to career plans with a business, nonprofit, or government agency. Stipends are budget-based
with an average award of $4,000. The Program strongly
encourages applications for Asia.
Peter Adams International Internship Program
The Keck Center offers financial assistance for
international learning and work experiences with
private corporations, government departments, and
non-governmental organizations.
Center for Civic Engagement Internship Program
The Center for Civic Engagement supports unpaid, summer
internships with non-profit, governmental, or government
funded organizations, with preference given to internships in
which students are directly involved in civic engagement.
Human Rights Fellowship
Under the direction of the Center for Human Rights
Leadership, these fellowships (up to $5,000) support
summer internships and research in the field of human
rights, particularly focused on women and children.
Kravis Leadership Institute (KLI)
Offering leadership-focused internships with partnered
organizations and domestic and international social sector,
KLI provides students interested in gaining experiences to
learn and develop personal leadership skills and develop an
increased appreciation for social responsibility with support
ranging from $1,000 to $4,000.
The Salvatori Center Summer Internship Program
The Salvatori Center offers up to eight sponsored summer
internships for work in a state or local government office or
for work in a non-profit public policy research institute.
Strong Gault Goldman Sachs Scholars Fund
This program supports internships with social enterprise
organizations as well as federal and local government
agencies, both domestically and internationally, that serve
economically underdeveloped areas by providing services
and innovative programs.
 Cole James Mora
Hometown: Seattle, WA
Major: Philosophy, Politics, and Economics
"Claremont McKenna provides students with more opportunities than any other
school I've seen. The College works to make sure that you learn and grow as a
person, and whether that's through career workshops, internships, speakers at the
Ath, trips around the globe, or otherwise, CMC will make sure that you have the
opportunities you need.
The CMS Men's Soccer team and the Kravis Leadership Institute have both helped
me tremendously. Both have taught me about individual and community
responsibility, dedication, and passion. The skills you learn as part of the team in
these organizations can be applied anywhere, and they show you that you control
the outcomes of your life.
I've gained a very strong sense of independence and belief in myself. At Claremont
McKenna you are taught well, but also given opportunities to grow and challenge
yourself, push boundaries and really change things for the better. Since coming to
CMC I have seen the impact any person or group of people can have, and will
never doubt the power that all of us have to affect change and be successful."
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Life
Q
uestion:
What do you get when you cross one of the nation’s
premier liberal arts colleges with one of the most
vibrant, diverse, and exciting regions on the planet?
Answer:
An unrivaled educational experience that offers
you more than you ever imagined.
It’s the location. Soak up the sights of Southern California
—a mecca of arts, theater, music, and culture. Hit the slopes,
chill on the beach, or ride your bike on a mountain trail.
Head to Hollywood; explore Beverly Hills; cruise up the
coast and take in the most spectacular sunset. Add a
few hundred days each year of sunshine and soft breezes, and
you’re ready to go.
It’s the community. The people here are truly without equal:
smart and ambitious; warm and engaging; driven to work and
have fun. At CMC your best friends are also your colleagues,
teammates, confidants, and career advisors.
And the vast majority of students live on campus, which
means that good company is never far away.
It’s you. With your talent, achievements, and passion,
you belong here. Whatever your interests, you’ll find a
welcome home at CMC.
97
of CMCers
live on campus
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5 Mohammad "Moe" Abdul-Rahim
Hometown: Amman, Jordan
Major: Economics with Financial Economics Sequence
"When choosing schools, I wanted to go somewhere where
I didn't get lost in the crowd. I wanted to go somewhere I
could take advantage of a multitude of opportunities and
in turn, grow as a person. I wanted to go somewhere
where my friends weren't limited to those in the club I am
part of or in the classes I take. I wanted to go somewhere
where professors knew me by my first name, and made the
time to get to know me. I've gotten more one-on-one time
with my professors than I could have ever asked for.
Whether I was in need of help, seeking life advice, or just
looking for a good conversation, my professors have
always been there for me.
I have been on Associated Students of Claremont McKenna
College (ASCMC), CMC’s student government, for the past
three years. Through ASCMC, I've been able to play a large
role in creating the inclusive and enjoyable social
environment that so many CMCers love. At the same time, I
became better at working with others, I became more
organized, and most importantly, I found something at
CMC that made me happy."
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Life
Southern California / The Claremont Colleges Resource Centers / CMS Athletics /
Activities
At Claremont McKenna, Southern California is your
playground. And with such close proximity to L.A.,
you’ll have access to an extraordinary range of
cultural opportunities.
Wherever you’re from, you’ll enjoy your life in
Claremont—a hospitable, relaxed, yet stimulating college
town at the foot of Southern California’s San Gabriel
Mountains. You’ll share residence hall life with more than
97 percent of your fellow CMC students who live in our
coeducational residence halls and student apartments—
and quickly find yourself immersed in campus life.
Enjoy your time in downtown Claremont’s charming Village
and the surrounding community, where you’ll dine, shop,
bike, walk, catch a movie, enjoy a play or concert, or linger
over cappuccino. Then there are the mountains, deserts,
beaches, and the many urban centers that make Southern
California such a rewarding place to live.
Highly recommended offerings include:
The otherworldly gardens of the Huntington Library
A night of music under the stars at the Hollywood Bowl
Hiking at Joshua Tree National Park
First-class views—and world-class art—at the stunning J. Paul Getty Center
Lunchtime at the historic Farmers Market
Skiing the slopes of Mount Baldy
Orchestra seats at Hollywood’s Dolby Theatre
Hitting the links on Palm Springs’ famous golf courses
Fish and chips at the Santa Monica Pier
Dodgers and Angels games
Los Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA)
Griffith Park Observatory
EVERY DAY IS
AN ADVENTURE.
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Activities
Resource Centers
College is an adjustment for all students, no matter where they come from, what they believe in, or what they identify as. In
order to make that transition easier, there are resources across the Claremont Colleges as well as clubs/organizations at CMC
that foster a welcoming environment for all students.
Resources Across the 5Cs
The Asian American Resource Center helps Asian Pacific
American students develop intellectually, socially, personally,
academically and politically.
The Chaplains Office of the Claremont Colleges
empowers and enhances the spiritual life of many religious
and spiritual groups, including Jews, Catholics, Muslims,
Hindus, Buddists, Latter-Day Saints, Christian Scientists,
and many others.
Chicano Latino Student Affairs provides support programs
and services that enhance the academic success and personal
development of Chicano/Latino students at the Claremont
Colleges.
Hillel strives to build a close-knit community among the
Claremont Colleges' Jewish community and invites all
community members to explore the expansive Jewish life
here.
International Place (I-Place) is the international student
and scholar office for all seven Claremont Colleges.
CMC-Specific Resources
The Alliance for Queer Understanding and Appreciation
supports LGBTQ students on our campus.
The Asian Pacific American Mentoring Program seeks to
mentor students of Asian descent who are in their first year
at CMC.
Brothers and Sisters Alliance seeks to build a stronger
community among African-American students at CMC.
Christian Fellowship is the interdenominational Christian
club for CMC students to explore and discuss their faith.
Latino Student Forum is an open forum for CMC
students, both of Chicano/Latino descent and otherwise, to
discuss Chicano/Latino culture.
The Women's Forum aims to educate students in
understanding women’s issues and strives to make CMC an
environment free from gender, social, political, economic,
and cultural discrimination.
The Office of Black Student Affairs supports and
enhances the well being of undergraduate and graduate
students of African descent at the Claremont Colleges.
The Queer Resource Center is a resource center for
students who are members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender, queer, questioning, asexual, omnisexual,
pansexual, and allied community at the Claremont Colleges.
The Student Disability Resource Center is a Claremont
Colleges-wide resource center designed to assist those with
various disabilities to ensure their academic success.
The Women’s Union works to secure positive changes for
women in their personal and political lives and to
deconstruct gender-based constraints.
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THE SPORTING LIFE.
Life
Southern California / The Claremont Colleges Resource Centers / CMS Athletics /
Activities
Claremont McKenna College athletics are part of a joint program with Harvey Mudd College and Scripps College, called
Claremont-Mudd-Scripps Athletics. Athletics at CMC are vigorous, inclusive, and a key component of the CMC experience.
If you’re not on one of our 21 men’s and women’s NCAA Division III intercollegiate teams or 13 club teams, you’ll probably
find yourself cheering your friends from the bleachers. Sports here are as social as they are competitive—and a big part of
everyday life.
And, when it comes to NCAA competition, we’re right in the hunt. Scholar-athletes make up a large percentage of the
student body and NCAA Division III teams fielded under the Claremont-Mudd-Scripps banner regularly bring home
conference championships. Our men’s and women’s teams play at the top of their game, putting CMC on the map as a
destination for talented athletes who lead the way in every arena.
Students who are not varsity athletes take three semesters of physical education; we offer classes ranging from break dancing
to Tai Chi, from basketball to Pilates, from archery to tennis, and many more options. Our extensive club and intramural
programs let you stay in shape while enjoying the camaraderie of team sports like rugby and Ultimate Frisbee, even innertube water polo.
Women’s Varsity
Men’s Varsity Club Teams
P.E. Classes
Intramural Sports
Basketball
Cross Country
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming/Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Volleyball
Water Polo
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Football
Golf
Soccer
Swimming/Diving
Tennis
Track & Field
Water Polo
Archery (Coed)
Cycling (Coed)
Equestrian (Coed)
Fencing (Coed)
Men's Roller Hockey
Men's Rugby
Men's Volleyball
Men’s Lacrosse
Men’s Ultimate Frisbee
Racquetball (Coed)
Women's Volleyball
Women’s Rugby
Women’s Ultimate Frisbee
(a partial list)
Aerial Circus
Archery
Badminton
Basketball
Rock Climbing
Boxing
Cycling
Dance (various)
Fencing
Floor Hockey
Fly Fishing
Golf
Martial Arts (various)
Rock Climbing
Roller Hockey
Soccer
Swim Fitness
Tennis
Ultimate Frisbee
Volleyball
Yoga (various)
(a partial list)
Swimming
Inner-tube Water Polo
Flag Football
3-3 Basketball
5-5 Basketball
1-1 Basketball
Hot Shot Competition
Volleyball
Soccer
Bowling
Dodgeball
Tennis Tourney
3 Daniel Krauss
Professor of Psychology
Faculty Advisor: CMS Women’s Soccer Team
B.A., The Johns Hopkins University
M.A., J.D., Ph.D., University of Arizona
“Being involved in CMS athletics is rewarding because I enjoy
seeing our students’ passion for things outside the academic
arena. I think it’s important for students to have balance in
their lives, and athletics does an amazing job of teaching
them that, as well as providing leadership opportunities.”
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6 Tessa Dover
Hometown: San Luis Obispo, CA
Major: Psychology and Legal Studies,
with Gender Studies Sequence
Tessa Dover believes strongly in the connection between
individual performance and teamwork. “I would never be able to swim as fast without
my teammates, and I hope that they are better swimmers because of me,” she says.
“But I like the fact that only I can dictate how I perform.” It’s a mindset that has served
her well at CMC, where she has excelled both in the water and in the classroom. A
two-time recipient of the NCAA’s Elite 88 award, presented to the athlete competing at
the national championship with the best academic record, Tessa is an Academic
All-American well-aware of the challenges posed by balancing academics and varsity
swimming and water polo.
The faculty at CMC has played a key role in helping her establish her priorities.
“My coaches always appreciate the fact that we’re students first and athletes second,”
she says.
Relationships with her peers also have played a critical role in Tessa’s college
experience—at CMC, she has made friends for life. “Being able to have a group
of people who have similar values and understand your priorities has been really
important to me,” she says.
This blend of nurturing atmosphere and top-tier educational and athletic offerings
leaves Tessa, who graduated as valedictorian of her class in addition to earning honors
for Outstanding Senior Thesis and Outstanding Major from the psychology department,
feeling grateful and excited about her future.
Throughout her college experience, Tessa has seen how dedication to athletics has
enriched other areas of her life. “CMC has taught me a lot about leadership,” she
reflects. “I really understand how to be a good teammate and a successful leader, which
will be extremely helpful because I’ll have to work on teams throughout my career.”
www.cmsathletics.org
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5 Christina Brandt
Hometown: Glendale, CA
Major: Economics and Government
"I am so happy I chose Claremont McKenna. From friends
agreeing to edit my papers at 2 a.m. to professors who
were willing to stay late in office hours before an exam,
CMCers care about each other. We celebrate our successes
together and support each other when things are difficult.
The staff, faculty, alumni and fellow students go out of
their way to take care of one another.
Several of my professors have become both mentors and
friends. Professor Helland really motivated me to major in
economics. I took several of his classes and then wrote my
Senior Thesis with him. Beyond the classroom he helped
me in my job and internship searches and was always
willing to talk about career decisions.
Professor Massoud has also been supportive. He wrote
letters of recommendation, helped guide me toward
several job options and connected me to alumni in those
fields. He was always willing to meet for an early Collins
breakfast so we could talk about school, jobs, and my life."
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Activities
Student Activities
Get ready to get busy. At Claremont McKenna you’ll join
fellow students from all walks of life, representing an
incredible diversity of interests and opinions. This place is a
community of doers—active, engaged, and passionate men
and women eager to get involved and make a difference on
campus and around the globe. If you are interested in
organizing an event or getting involved, Student Activities is
your resource!
W.O.A.! Welcome Orientation Adventure!
Get a jump-start on the CMC experience with W.O.A.!, our
four-day welcome orientation adventure. If you’re an
incoming student, you will have the opportunity to explore
the corner of California that intrigues you most, while also
meeting fellow students with common interests. It’s the
perfect introduction to your new college life, and a great way
to learn about your peers and yourself.
Our W.O.A.! trips vary greatly in the experiences you can
have. You will find everything from camping and whitewater
rafting, to surfing and urban service projects. All trips
provide you with an opportunity for an outdoor excursion
that is unique to your new California community. You’ll
choose from a wide range of exciting adventures, including
camping, rafting, service, surfing, and multi-sport activities.
Student Clubs and Organizations at CMC.
You’ll find everything you need right here. Our student
organizations help you create the kind of social, political, and
cultural life that makes your CMC experience complete.
With more than 40 clubs at CMC and more than 200
hundred across the 5-C’s, there is no limit to the out of
classroom experiences you can have while you are here. The
categories are endless, and offer something for everyone:
Political junkies. Music fans. Theater lovers. Outdoors
enthusiasts. Sports nuts. Media moguls. Finance gurus.
Debating experts. Dance pros. The list goes on and on.
Don’t see what you’re looking for? Put together a proposal
and create it yourself. Around here, leadership is not just an
abstract idea. It’s the CMC way.
5 Simon Ma
Hometown: Los Angeles, CA
Major: Biology and Economics
"Joining the Asian Pacific American Mentor (APAM)
program as a senior was definitely one of the best
decisions of my Claremont McKenna career. After
spending most of my first three years off-campus
doing clinical internships or volunteer work, APAM
really brought me back into the CMC community. My
fellow mentors were my family away from home and it
was an awesome experience helping my mentees
adjust to college life as freshmen."
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Life
Southern California / CMS Athletics / Activities
Center for Civic Engagement
The Center for Civic Engagement (CCE) supports
student development through co-curricular and
curricular programming in service, citizenship, and
sustainability. The CCE offers a variety of student-led
programs and events that include tutoring at local
elementary schools, volunteer work with local homeless
shelters and food pantries, patient advocacy program at a
local hospital, student debates, and voter registration
drives. Additionally, the CCE hosts speakers and panels
at the Marian Miner Cook Athenaeum on topics related
to their mission.
Alternative Spring Break
Where students experience living in and working with a
different community while having fun in the process; past
groups have focused on food justice and community
gardening; hunger and homelessness; and youth
advocacy.
Other special programs include:
CCE WOA! Trips
The WOA! experience includes options with a
community engagement component for students
interested in service-based work.
Sponsored Summer Internships
The CCE sponsors students each summer who are
interning in social sector and government organizations;
past internships include U.S. Department of Defense,
Breakthrough Collaborative, Fair Food Network and
West Harlem Environmental Action.
 Marcel Hite
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Major: Literature and Psychology
“The admission office has a been a wonderful
resource for me. It was my first job on
campus and I haven't been able to walk
away since. I started out preparing packets
for the many guests we had visiting campus,
and now, I'm one of the senior interviewers
for the office, talking to prospective students
and helping them determine whether
Claremont McKenna is a good fit for them. It
has been such a great experience that my
hopes are to return to the College one day
after getting a graduate degree in higher
education and meet the future leaders and
rising stars at CMC.”
 Erika Martin del Campo
Hometown: Santa Barbara, CA
Major: International Relations and Spanish
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“As a dancer and singer, music is how I
communicate, how I express myself. I do this
as a member of Mariachi Serrano de
Claremont, The Claremont Colleges Gospel
Choir, and the 5-C Dance Company. It is my
goal to be able to compose my own music for
dance and song.”
5 Christina Straehle
Hometown: technically Singapore but originally Zurich, Switzerland
Major: International Relations and History
"I never saw myself ending up in California. I anticipated going to an
old brick stone, ivy-overgrown university on the East Coast, and
Claremont McKenna was one of only two schools I applied to on
the West Coast. Looking back, I really didn’t know much about
California or CMC, but with hindsight it was probably one of the
best choices I could have made.
I wanted a small, liberal arts college not much bigger than my high
school, where I would recognize most faces and say “Hi” to 10
people on the way to class; where social events would be
non-discriminating and all-inclusive; where people would ask how
you were and genuinely mean it. And CMC delivered on that
promise.
The most helpful entity to me at Claremont McKenna has been my
incredible advisor Jefferson Huang, who, aside from his role as Vice
President for Student Affairs, Admission and Financial Aid, still
somehow manages to find time in his busy schedule to help me
with picking classes, choosing professors, figuring out summer
internships and constantly reminding me of all these incredible
opportunities that are available on campus. He is the first to hi-five
me when I’ve done well and the first to help me back on my feet if I
find myself struggling."
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Outcomes
5 Anna Beninger
Hometown: Boston, MA
Major: Psychology with a Sequence in Leadership
Anna Beninger can’t rave enough about her CMC professors, whom she
describes as not only knowledgeable and passionate teachers but also trusted
advisors and caring mentors.
Although Anna arrived in Claremont undecided about a major, a semester
abroad in Australia crystallized her interest in gender studies. When she
returned to the United States, she emailed Diane Halpern, the Trustee Professor
of Psychology, a Roberts Fellow, and director of the Berger Institute for Work,
Family and Children, inquiring about the possibility of collaborating. She heard
back immediately.
“Professor Halpern said she would love to take me on,” Anna recalls, “and I
started right away, helping edit her latest book.”
That spring Professor Halpern continued to provide vital mentoring and
encouragement even during her sabbatical.
“We worked together at her house once a week,” says Anna. “She was
incredible. She welcomed me into her home, her life, and her family (I even
babysat for her three grandchildren!), all while providing me with stimulating
and challenging work and supporting my own original research projects.”
That research has paid off in ways Anna never imagined. In addition to
receiving CMC’s inaugural Uoroboros Research Fellowship and the prestigious
Berger Institute Research Fellowship for her work on the factors affecting the
likelihood an individual would initiate negotiation for compensation, Anna was
recently selected for a coveted National Science Foundation (NSF) Graduate
Research Fellowship—an award valued at more than $120,000—which she’ll
use to pursue a master’s degree in social and cultural psychology at the London
School of Economics.
“Working with Professor Halpern has opened doors for me I never even knew
existed,” says Anna, quick to credit their collaboration as a key contributor to
her success. “I will be forever grateful. She has always believed in me and,
without her, I would not be where I am today.”
 Emily Wiley
Associate Professor of Biology
B.A., Western Washington University
Ph.D., University of Washington
“At CMC, I have been deeply impressed by the intellectual curiosity,
enthusiasm for learning, and academic ambition of the students I have met.”
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Getting Into Grad School
In the last four years, students have been accepted into the following top-tier programs:
Law Schools
Graduate Programs
Medical Schools
Columbia University
Cornell University
Case Western Reserve University
George Washington University
Duke University
Columbia University
Harvard University
Harvard University (John F. Kennedy School of
Government)
Duke University
The Johns Hopkins University (Bloomberg School of
Public Health)
Harvard University
New York University (Robert F. Wagner Graduate
School of Public Service)
The Ohio State University
New York University
Stanford University
University of California, Berkeley
University of Chicago
University of Pennsylvania
University of Southern California
Yale University
Emory University
The Johns Hopkins University
Stanford University
Northwestern University (Medill School of
Journalism)
Tulane University
Princeton University
University of California, San Diego
University of California, Los Angeles (School of
Theater, Film, and Television)
University of California, San Francisco
University of Chicago
University of Cambridge
University of Colorado
Columbia University
University of Chicago
University of Miami
Duke University
University of Michigan
University of North Carolina
Harvard University
University of Pennsylvania
Northwestern University
University of Southern California (School of Policy,
Planning, and Developement)
Stanford University
Yale University
Washington University in St. Louis
Business Schools
University of Utah
Yale University
University of Chicago
University of Southern California
University of California, Berkeley
University of Pennsylvania
PLANS FOR CLASS OF 2014
*Data reflect 88.3% (318 out of 360) of the 2014 graduating class, self-reported as
of June 15, 2014.
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students received Fulbright Scholarships
3% travel (11) 4% national awards or fellowships (12)
6% other (20)
3% internship (10)
41% accepted full-time
employment (129)
8% unsure (25)
9% graduate school (28)
26% seeking
full-time employment (83)
average salary
for 2014 graduating class
$57,156
average signing bonus
$7,905
(Data provided by Career Services Center)
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Outcomes
DESTINATION: ANYWHERE
“What’s next?” At CMC we know you’re not just signing up
for an education; you’re looking for a future. That is what we
deliver: the opportunity to open doors—and the knowledge,
skills, and training to walk right through.
Getting you ready to make that next great leap is what we’re
all about. We’re with you every step of the way, from career
counseling to graduate school advising to on-campus
recruiting. The Career Services Center (CSC) offers
extraordinary services and programs that include individual
counseling, internships and employment guidance, and
graduate/professional school advice. The CSC runs a robust
on-campus recruiting program bringing many more than
100 companies to campus for industry nights, information
sessions, interviews, workshops, and seminars. We also offer
extensive networking opportunities that extend employment
possibilities across the country and the world. Companies
interview students for positions in accounting, business,
finance, consulting, entertainment, teaching, technology,
non-profit, and more. The Center also offers a career
resources library with computers for student use, and has
established a comprehensive website providing access to
career development information 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week.
Our results tell you everything you need to know. By
January, when other schools’ recruiting efforts are just
getting underway, many CMC seniors have already accepted
highly coveted positions, and by May, when we survey our
graduating seniors, it is clear that they have been very
successful in gaining admittance to the graduate school of
their choice, often pursuing a J.D., M.B.A., M.S., or M.A. in
a variety of fields.
An All-Star Lineup
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Who hires CMC students? Only some of the best organizations in
America. Our vigorous employment program gives you an inside track,
assisting you through resume drops, on-campus interviews, and
comprehensive alumni mentoring. Welcome to the major leagues.
Firms that recently hired CMC students:
Amazon.com, Inc.
Analysis Group, Inc.
Aon Hewitt
Atlassian
Bain & Company
BlackRock, Inc.
Bluebeam Software, Inc.
The Boston Consulting Group
Capital Fellows Program
The Capital Group Companies, Inc.
Cascade Investments
Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)
Citigroup, Inc.
Conscious Box
Cravath, Swaine & Moore LLP
Credit Suisse Group AG
Creative Artists Agency
DaVita Inc.
Deloitte
DreamWorks Animation LLC
Dropbox
Ernst & Young LLP
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
Federal Reserve System
Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc.
Gilead Sciences
Goldman Sachs & Co.
Google
GoTo.com
Greentech Media, Inc.
Houlihan Lokey
International Business Machines (IBM)
Global Business Consulting
IDS Real Estate Group DRE
Infosys Limited
Intuit, Inc.
JPMorgan Chase & Co.
KKR
KPMG LLP
Lazard Ltd
Len Strauss
LinkedIn
Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, Inc.
McKinsey & Company
Meetup, Inc.
Mercer LLC
Merrill Lynch & Co./Bank of America
Mindware Global Corp.
Morgan Stanley
NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory
National Football League Enterprises LLC
(NFL)
National Peace Corps Association
Natural Resources Defense Fund
NBC Universal, Inc.
National Economic Research Associates
(NERA) Economic Consulting, Inc.
The Nielsen Company
Norac Pharma
Opera Solutions
Piper Jaffray & Co.
PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP
Prudential Financial, Inc.
Saatchi & Saatchi Worldwide
Semler Brassy Consulting Group LLC
Sony Pictures Digital Inc.
Southern California Edison
Square
Spreecast, Inc.
Standard & Poor’s Financial Services LLC
Sullivan & Cromwell LLP
Teach for America, Inc.
Towers Watson
Townsend Public Affairs, Inc.
Twilio
UBS Investment Bank
Urban Institute
U.S. Department of State
U.S. Department of Transportation
U.S. Securities & Exchange Commission
Wallaby Financial
Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc.
Wells Fargo
Western Asset
5 Jordan Stewart
Hometown: Minnetonka, MN
Major: Philosophy, Politics and Economics with a Sequence in Leadership
After graduating from CMC, Jordan Stewart is thrilled to have started a
full-time position with Deloitte Consulting—and she couldn’t be more
grateful for the career resources she found at CMC.
“The Career Services Center does a remarkable job of helping CMC
students market themselves and their activities,” she says.
The resources began with resume support leading up to a summer
internship, she says. Then, “I just uploaded my cover letter and resume, and
Deloitte contacted me.”
Jordan got the position, spending the following months as a Human
Capital Summer Scholar.
“I loved working for Deloitte,” she says, “improving my professional skills
and learning about the importance of the people side of the business.”
Now Jordan feels responsible for promoting CMC community members,
paying it forward by answering questions online and attending on-campus
recruiting events.
“I want to develop students to put their best feet forward not only at
Deloitte but also at any firm, whether it be a consulting firm, an audit firm,
or another top firm,” she says. “When CMC students do well, in whatever
they do, that makes CMC as a whole better.”
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THE TOWN OF CLAREMONT
IS LOCATED 35 MILES EAST OF
DOWNTOWN LOS ANGELES.
Visit
Planning a Visit
Travel Directions
CAMPUS TOURS A one-hour campus tour is provided
by students who offer an overview of resources and
facilities available to CMC students and to provide a
student’s perspective of campus life. Tours are
conducted almost daily, except for weekends and some
holidays. Please consult the website for the most
up-to-date schedule. We also recommend attending an
Information Session before or after the tour.
By Car/From the Los Angeles Area: Take the San Bernardino
Freeway (I-10) to Indian Hill Boulevard (exit 47). Drive north on
Indian Hill for about one mile. Turn right onto First Street.
Turn left onto College Avenue, which will be the third stop sign you
encounter. Turn right onto Sixth Street. Turn left onto N. College
Way. Turn right onto Eighth Street. Turn left onto Columbia Avenue.
You will see The Kravis Center on your right.
CLASS VISITS Attending a class provides a good look
at CMC’s friendly ambience and dynamic learning
environment. You can interact with current students
and get a sense for the academic atmosphere at CMC.
When you arrive on campus you can look at the
classes available to visit. You can also feel free to meet
with faculty while you are here.
INFORMATION SESSIONS Information sessions are
presented by CMC admission officers that include a
presentation followed by questions. The sessions are
conducted at the Admission Office and are offered almost
every day throughout most of the year. Between January and
March, no Information Sessions are offered on Wednesdays.
Please consult the website for the most up-to-date schedule.
INTERVIEWS An interview with a CMC admission
officer or senior interviewer gives you an opportunity to
learn more about the College, and gives us a chance to
get to know you in person. Interviews are optional and
must be conducted before the appropriate application
deadline. Alumni interviews are available throughout
the United States from September through midDecember. You can call the Admission Office for details
or consult the College’s website for availability.
SCHEDULING YOUR VISIT The Admission Office is
open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
(4:30 p.m. in the summer). From mid-September
through early December, and for the month of
April, we are open Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon
p.m. Please go online to schedule your visit or call
909.621.8088 for more information.
OVERNIGHT VISITS Current students host high
school seniors for overnight visits Monday through
Wednesday when classes are in session. You should
bring a sleeping bag, towel, and personal items.
The College provides meal passes for your visit.
To schedule an overnight stay in one of the residence
halls, please go online at least two weeks before your visit.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON AIR TRAVEL,
TAXI SERVICES, AND AREA HOTELS, PLEASE GO TO
www.cmc.edu/admission/visit/aboutcmcadmission.php
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By Car/From Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley:
Take the Foothill Freeway (I-210) east. Exit at Towne Avenue and
drive south for one mile. Turn left onto Foothill Boulevard and
continue approximately 1.5 miles to Dartmouth Avenue. Turn right
onto Dartmouth Avenue. Turn Left onto Tenth Street. Turn right
onto Columbia Avenue. Drive one block. The Kravis Center will be
on your left.
By Car/From Orange County: Take the Orange Freeway (Route 57)
north to the San Bernardino Freeway (I-10). Continue east on I-10 to
Indian Hill Boulevard (exit 47). Drive north on Indian Hill for about one
mile. Turn right onto First Street. Turn left onto College Avenue, which
will be the third stop sign you encounter. Turn right onto Sixth Street.
Turn left onto N. College Way. Turn right onto Eighth Street. Turn left
onto Columbia Avenue. You will see The Kravis Center on your right.
By Air: Claremont is located about 10 miles west of the Ontario
International Airport. Los Angeles International ­Airport is
approximately 55 miles west of Claremont.
By Train: ­Claremont is served from L.A. by Metrolink.
The station is 10 blocks south of campus.
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Ontario Int’l Airport
Apply
Is CMC the Place for You? Then You Should Apply!
The Process: Freshman candidates should submit the
Common Application. CMC is an exclusive user of the
Common App, and does not have its own application.
The Admission Committee expects you to have taken the
following: Four years of English; three (preferably four) years
of mathematics; at least three years of a foreign language; at
least one year of history; at least two years of science
(prospective science majors should have taken at least
chemistry and physics).
For Fall 2015, CMC received over 7,150 applications,
admitted 784 applicants and have projected enrollment of 346
students in the freshman class.
FRESHMAN
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Early Decision I: November 1
Early Decision II: January 1
Regular Decision: January 1
MERIT SCHOLARSHIP
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Seaver Leadership
Scholarships and McKenna
Achievement Awards: December 1
TRANSFER
APPLICATION DEADLINES
Spring Transfer Candidates: November 1
Fall Transfer Candidates: April 1
The Decision: In reviewing each application, the CMC
Admission Committee considers the whole person. There is
no formula for success. Your high school record is the most
important aspect of your application, but we also give very
strong consideration to your extracurricular activities and
leadership experiences, essays, letters of recommendation, and
standardized test scores (we require the SAT or ACT; SAT
subject tests are optional for all but home-schooled students).
You’ve read about some of our current students and recent
graduates. They have different backgrounds, talents, and
interests. When they were applying, they had different SAT
scores and GPAs. But they all share something crucial: a
passion for learning and a commitment to the CMC
community. They’re eager to get involved, and not afraid to
go their own way. That’s what we want: people who will make
CMC a better, more vibrant, and more interesting place to
learn. Does that describe you? Then you should apply!
Note for Transfer Candidates: We’re looking for the same
kind of students in our transfer applicant pool. However, we
need some different information. Transfer candidates should
submit the Common Application version of the Transfer
Application. You may transfer as a sophomore or junior for
the spring or fall semesters. The application deadline is
November 1 for the spring and April 1 for the fall.
(Data provided by Office of Admission and Financial Aid and Office of
Institutional Research.)
FRESHMAN
FINANCIAL AID DEADLINES
Early Decision I: November 1
Early Decision II: January 1
Regular Decision: January 1
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